Street of Dreams
Spider Saloff Lyrics
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Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Your new dreams for old
I know where they're bought
I know where they're sold
Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
And you'll be met there by others like you
Brothers as blue
Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams
Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
It's ringing with cheer
'Cause yesterday's gone
Tomorrow is near
Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
Things will be brighter the moment you find
More of your kind
Smiling on the street of dreams
Love laughs at a king
Kings don't mean a thing
On the street of dreams
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
On the street of dreams
Gold, sliver and gold
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Poor, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
On the street of dreams
Spider Saloff's song "Street of Dreams" is a song that draws attention to a place of hope and possibility. The song speaks to an audience that may have suffered setbacks and disappointments in the past and seeks to invigorate their spirit with a sense of renewed vigor. The song speaks of the need to get to this street of dreams by midnight, where one can trade in their old dreams for new ones, where gold, silver, and more are in the moonbeams. The song invokes a sense of camaraderie and togetherness, inviting the listener and others like them to gather on this street, where they will find "brothers as blue."
Using the metaphor of a street, the song calls forth images of a bustling marketplace where dreams are bought and sold. From the very opening lines, the song sets a tone of urgency, using the repetition of "midnight" to indicate that there is not a moment to lose. The song suggests that even the most unhappy people will find joy and cheer on this street of dreams, giving hope that it is never too late to find happiness and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight, you heavy laden, it's midnight
It's late at night, and you're weighed down by the burden of your old dreams
Come on and trade in your old dreams for new
Let go of your old dreams and make new ones
Your new dreams for old
Trade your new dreams for old ones
I know where they're bought
I know where to find new dreams
I know where they're sold
I know where to sell your old dreams
Midnight, you've got to get there at midnight
You have to go to the place where dreams are traded at midnight
And you'll be met there by others like you
You'll find other people who are also looking for new dreams
Brothers as blue
Comrades who are also feeling down
Smiling on the street of dreams
Happy on the road to realizing one's dreams
Love laughs at a king
Love is more powerful than kings
Kings don't mean a thing
Being a king doesn't matter
Dreams broken in two can be made like new
Even shattered dreams can be rebuilt
Gold, sliver and gold
Everything you desire can be found
All you can hold is in the moonbeams
Your potential is limitless
Poor, no one is poor
As long as there is love, no one is poor
Long as love is sure
As long as there is certainty in love
Midnight, look at the steeple, it's midnight
The clock tower is showing that it's midnight
Unhappy people, it's ringing with joy
Even if people are unhappy, the clock tower is ringing with happiness
It's ringing with cheer
The bell is sounding happily
'Cause yesterday's gone
The past is dead and gone
Tomorrow is near
The future is just around the corner
Midnight, the heart is lighter at midnight
At midnight, hearts are more hopeful
Things will be brighter the moment you find
As soon as you find what you're looking for, things will get better
More of your kind
Others who share your hopes and dreams
Smiling on the street of dreams
Happy on the path to realizing one's dreams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD LEWIS
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